Vantaxa 5mg Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS

Last updated on 07 Apr 2026 | 02:54 PM (IST)

Vantaxa 5mg Tablet is a medicine prescribed to treat depression in adults. It belongs to a group of antidepressants known as serotonin modulator and stimulator (SMS). This medication helps to improve mood and energy levels, and reduce sadness and feelings of worthlessness in people with depression.

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Vortioxetine (5mg)

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Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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Product introduction

Vantaxa 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. It may be increased gradually. If you have trouble sleeping it may be best to take this medicine in the morning. It may take a few weeks before you start to feel better. Do not change the dose or stop taking it without talking to your doctor, even if you feel well. Your condition may get worse or you may suffer unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Let your doctor know if you do not see any improvement after four weeks.

Some common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, nausea, and constipation. Keep taking the medicine but talk to a doctor if these side effects bother you. There may be ways of preventing or reducing them. You should avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine affects you.

Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy, diabetes, liver or kidney disease, heart problems, glaucoma, drug addiction or bipolar disorder. These may affect your treatment. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Some other medicines may affect the way it works, especially other antidepressants and medicines called MAO inhibitors. Please tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe.

Uses of Vantaxa Tablet

Depression

Benefits of Vantaxa Tablet

Depression
Vantaxa 5mg Tablet works by increasing the level of a chemical called serotonin in the brain. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, and helps you sleep better. It has fewer side effects than older antidepressants. It usually takes 4-6 weeks for this medicine to work so you need to keep taking it even if you feel it is not working. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel better unless your doctor advises you to.

Side effects of Vantaxa Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Vantaxa

Constipation
Nausea
Vomiting

How to use Vantaxa Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Vantaxa 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Vantaxa Tablet works

Vantaxa 5mg Tablet is a serotonin modulator and stimulator (SMS). It works by acting on multiple brain chemicals including serotonin, noradrenaline, dopamine, histamine, and acetylcholine which are thought to be involved in controlling mood and related mental processes.

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Quick tips

Vantaxa 5mg Tablet helps treat depression in adults.
It can be taken with or without food. However, take with food and/or at night to reduce nausea, diarrhea, or gas.
Take it at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in your body.
It may take 8-12 weeks to see full effects. Keep taking it as prescribed. Your treatment may be continued for at least 6 months after the resolution of symptoms.
Your doctor may alter your dose based on your response to the medicine. Do not stop taking the medicine, even if you feel well.
Talk to your doctor if you experience sudden mood changes or unusual thoughts.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Vantaxa 5mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Vantaxa 5mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Vantaxa 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Vantaxa 5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
You should exercise caution when driving or operating hazardous machinery especially on starting treatment with Vantaxa 5mg Tablet or on changing the dose.

Kidney

CAUTION

Vantaxa 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Vantaxa 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Vantaxa with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Life-threatening